Anatomy & Movement
Discover the essentials of human anatomy and biomechanics to master safe and effective strength training techniques.
Build Your Base, Power Your Future
Master the essentials of resistance training instruction with our Strength Training Foundations program and earn the Certified Fitness Instructor qualification—build skills, boost confidence, and transform lives.
Course Breakdown
Upper Body & Trunk Training
Learn how to perform upper body and trunk exercises in a safe and effective way to build strength and stability.
Lower Body Techniques
Learn essential lower body exercises like squats, deadlifts, and lunges to build strength, stability, and power using proper form for optimal leg and hip development.
Combination Movements
Discover the power of combination exercises by synchronizing upper and lower body movements to enhance strength, mobility, and coordination.
Warm-up and Cooldowns
Learn activities designed to enhance blood flow, mobility, and recovery by targeting key muscle groups with continuous movements and brief holds.
Build Strong, Start Smart: Master the Foundations of Strength Training!
Learning Outcomes
- Identify key anatomical positions and movement terms, to accurately describe and perform exercises using the anatomical position as a reference.
- Learn proper techniques for performing lower body exercises, such as back squats, front squats, and lunges while maintaining safe biomechanics.
- Develop the ability to perform upper body and trunk exercises while ensuring proper form and stability.
- Learn spotting techniques and safety pointers to minimize injury risk during exercise performance.
- Apply warm-up and cooldown techniques to stimulate blood flow, function, mobility, and promote post-exercise recovery.
have Questions?
FAQs
- What is included in the program?
The Certified Fitness Instructor program is broken down into ten (10) individual lessons with each lesson consisting of an instructional video and corresponding quiz.
- Do I need to be NCSF Certified to enroll?
No, you do not need to be NCSF certified to enroll into the program to earn the credential.
- How many CEUs will I earn?
Upon successful completion of the Certified Fitness Instructor program, you will earn seven (7) NCSF CEUs.
- How do I access my program?
Once enrolled, all the necessary study resources for the program will be available in your account under the CEU Center.
- Is the program self-paced?
Yes, you can study at your own pace and access the videos, notes, and quizzes for each lesson at your convenience. Additionally, you can take the quizzes as many times as necessary to pass each section.
- How do I access my certificate?
Once you have successfully passed the Certified Fitness Instructor program you can access your certificate within the certification section of your account.
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